Shame: The bestselling true story of a girl's struggle to survive
Sep 2007 · Hachette UK
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A new edition of the bestselling memoir Shame, including additional content from the author updating her story to the present day.
When she was fourteen, Jasvinder Sanghera was shown a photo of the man chosen to be her husband. She was terrified. She'd witnessed the torment her sisters endured in their arranged marriages, so she ran away from home, grief-stricken when her parents disowned her. Shame is the heart-rending true story of a young girl's attempt to escape from a cruel, claustrophobic world where family honour mattered more than anything - sometimes more than life itself. Jasvinder's story is one of terrible oppression, a harrowing struggle against a punitive code of honour - and, finally, triumph over adversity.
When she was fourteen, Jasvinder Sanghera was shown a photo of the man chosen to be her husband. She was terrified. She'd witnessed the torment her sisters endured in their arranged marriages, so she ran away from home, grief-stricken when her parents disowned her. Shame is the heart-rending true story of a young girl's attempt to escape from a cruel, claustrophobic world where family honour mattered more than anything - sometimes more than life itself. Jasvinder's story is one of terrible oppression, a harrowing struggle against a punitive code of honour - and, finally, triumph over adversity.
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Raheem Majid
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February 8, 2020
I never leave a review on anything. But this book has really moved me. I always question some parts of my culture and this is one part that ashames me the most. Jasvinder Sanghera is an inspiration and every young British girl should look up to her. This book proves she is proud of who she is, her identity. But also questions things which are not right. Definitely worth a read and share to as many people. It's people with normal lives, and poor areas who really make a difference.
Anne Lomax (Main)
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April 22, 2018
Makes me realise just how fortunate I am to have been raised by a
supportive family who have allowed me to be whoever I wanted to be. The
issues raised in this book are more widespread than most people realise and
it is so important that they are highlighted. One brave lady and one
amazing book I just couldn't put down.
louise brind
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November 17, 2018
Amazing book and really made me think after reading it. I found myself wanting to know more about this powerful subject
About the author
Jasvinder Sanghera CBE was born and brought up in Derby. A survivor of a forced marriage, she is the co-founder of Karma Nirvana, a national project that supports both men and women affected by honour-based crimes and forced marriages. Jasvinder is also an international speaker and a Leading Expert Advisor to the Courts in child and criminal proceedings. Her memoir SHAME was a Sunday Times Top 10 Bestseller. Jasvinder has brought the issue of forced marriage into the public eye and helped the Forced Marriage bill go through Parliament. She has won numerous awards for her work including a Metropolitan Police GG2 Diversity Award in 2005. In 2007 she received one of the prestigious Women of the Year awards. Jasvinder was made an Honorary Doctor of the University of Derby in 2008. She was awarded a Pride of Britain Award in 2009 and was named a Cosmopolitan Ultimate Woman of the Year in 2010. In 2011 the Guardian listed Jasvinder amongst the top 100 inspirational women in the world.
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